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Struggling Readers

The primary mission of Reading Rockets is to provide resources to help parents and educators support kids who struggle with reading. Browse the articles, research briefs, videos, and webcasts to find out more about why learning to read can be difficult and what teachers and parents can do to help. 

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Literacy at Home

In the Classroom

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Videos

Our Shows

Portrait of Annette Bening

Launching Young Readers

Sounds and Symbols

Play with letters, words, and sounds. Hosted by Annette Bening, this episode focuses on how children learn the relationship between sounds, letters, and words as an initial step before being able to decode the printed word. Features children’s book author and illustrator Norman Bridwell (Clifford the Big Red Dog).

Photo by Jon Rou

Blog Posts

Develop Your Knowledge

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Books About Reading, Writing, and Instruction

Browse our collection  of books to help you continue to deepen your knowledge about reading, writing, and effective classroom instruction. You’ll also find books on reading motivation and reading aloud to children.